Accessible Ephesus & Seven Wonders Temple of Artemis (Companion)
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Port
Kusadasi (Ephesus), Turkey
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Activity Level
Easy
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At
$249.95
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 4 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
This tour is designed to be accessible for all guests, including those using a wheelchair. Travel back in time and explore the spectacular ancient city of back in time and explore the spectacular ancient city of Ephesus, including the Great Theatre, the magnificent Library of Celsus, and the ruins of the Temple of Artemis.
Meet your knowledgeable guide and accessible van and set out on a comfortable drive to the lower gate of the ancient city of Ephesus. This was once among the Mediterranean's largest cities. View the most magnificent structure in Ephesus — the iconic Great Theatre — first constructed in the Hellenistic Period in the third century BC. The Romans enlarged and restyled it much later, and its capacity was 25,000 seats. The adjacent Theatre Gymnasium housed lobbies, warm bathing pools, recreation rooms, and workout halls.
An accessible walking/rolling tour showcases the famous Arcadian Street (Marble Street), Harbour Street, the Commercial Agora, the Tomb of Arsinoe, the Gate of Hadrian, and the Celsus Library. The latter was built in AD 117; your tour guide will share its fascinating history.
Travel by van to the nearby Temple of Artemis — now in ruins but counted as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. A panoramic drive through the site is a chance to capture some beautiful photos.
Visit an archaeological site believed to be the house of the Virgin Mary (the mother of Jesus). This humble little house boasts an intriguing history and now functions as a small chapel.
Notes:
This tour is for those accompanying a guest using a wheelchair booked on Accessible Ephesus & Seven Wonders Temple of Artemis. It is also suitable for those wishing to book an accessible tour but not requiring specific accommodations, such as a wheelchair anchor on the transportation. Guests using a wheelchair and requiring a designated accessible place on the transportation must select the version of this tour that does not include "Companion" in the title. Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.